Finding alternative to software
Most people know about the most common tools and programs that are available, if you are looking for a free and open source alternative there are many options, this can be hard to find if you are not sure exactly what a piece of software is called.
The site Alternative to has a comprehensive set of resources to suggest alternatives to common tools, applications and software. Well worth checking out.
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I love free software day
February 14th is also I love free software day. This is a celebration led by the Free Software Foundation Europe, and a really good opportunity to celebrate and promote free software.
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Virtual Astronomy software talks
This looks interesting, posted to fed by Michael Zingale @zingale@mastodon.online
More info can be found here. This is why I am on fedi, there are more science people.
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FOSDEM 2023
FOSDEM is a free event for software developers to meet, share ideas and collaborate.
Every year, thousands of developers of free and open source software from all over the world gather at the event in Brussels.
Brussels / 4 & 5 February 2023
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EmacsConf 2022
EmacsConf 2022
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How to contribute to Nextcloud
This was posted to Mastodon by the Nextcloud team.
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Software Testing
Big Blue Button and Overleaf Testing
I am currently involved in testing various software resources, this include Big Blue Button and Overleaf.
Big Blue Button Testing
The instance of BBB I am using is hosted by Faircam, we have access to both the current stable release,but also the alpha release. This allows for testing of the software. I am part of the BBB developer google group, so can report issues and have just joined the Users' list to discuss there too.
Overleaf Online LaTeX Editor testing
With Overleaf, users are given access to new features to try out, so right now they are introducing a new editor, so the options are the Beta editor, Normal editor and the usual Rich text editor. As I prefer to just write in LaTeX, then I am using the normal editor, but also switching between that and the new test editor and can fill in a simple online form to give feedback on new features.
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Debian Conference 2022 – call for proposals
The deadline for submitting talk proposals, for this years conference is April 15th. Please see the call for proposals page for details.
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I love free software day
February 14th is again the annual I love free software day a chance to celebrate free software.
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This year the fsfe are planning a gaming event with speakers and a chance to play some great games that are released under the gpl.
Game jam will take place on 14th of February 2022 at 18.00-20:00 CET
Please contact the fsfe for more info, you only need to register if you want to take part in the talks, you can still watch the talks and play the games.
Talks will be streamed and the interactive element of this will be via Big Blue Button.
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